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Ballot for two-letter amateur radio call signs The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) is to conduct a fair and transparent ballot for the allocation of two-letter call signs in all Australian states and territories. ACMA recently introduced several important amateurs to participate in the ballot. This reforms to the amateur radio service. These invitation included information on how to apply. reforms included a series of changes to More information on the ballot, including ACMA’s amateur licence conditions and the introduction governing principles for the process, eligibility of a class licence to authorise amateurs visiting requirements and expected timeframes, is available from overseas. on the WIA’s website at
Episode Program Country New/ Decision Program title Series Program type Class Applicant description style of origin renewal date
Pacific & Beyond Crime Scene 101 1 1–26 Live action Drama – series Australia New PRC 8/07/08 Pty Ltd
Sticky Pictures Dennis and Gnasher 1 301A–307A Animation Drama – series Australia New CD 23/07/08 Pty Ltd
Light entertainment – Pacific & Beyond Lab Rats Challenge 1 1–65 Live action Australia New C 28/07/08 competition/game show Pty Ltd
Live action/ Ambience Entertainment Larry the Lawnmower 1 1–195 Drama – series Australia New PRP 8/07/08 puppetry Pty Ltd
Sticky Pictures Pearlie 1 101A–107A Animation Drama – series Australia New CD 3/07/08 Pty Ltd
SHAK Light entertainment – Nine Network Australia The Shak 7 Live action Australia New C 23/07/08 0396–0460 magazine Pty Ltd
Taylor Media Time Trackers 1 1–13 Live action Drama –series Australia New CD 23/07/08 Pty Ltd
Class – Classification, C – C Classification, CD – C Drama, P – P Classification, PRC – Provisional C, PRP – Provisional P. A classification expires five years after the date it was granted or renewed.
8 ACMAsphere | Issue 33 – August 2008